2 SXY: 1969 Ferrari 400I Speciale “GTO”

Before any comment, let’s see this car in summary: Chassis: Ferrari 400i tube frame, shortened, stiffenedChassis number: F101CL23457Bodywork: All-alloy hand made 250 GTO, 4-in wider archesEngine: 2002 5748cc Ferrari 575 Maranello V12Power: 601bhp @ 7000rpmTorque: 451lb ft @ 7000rpmTop Speed: 205mphTransmission: 6-speed manual Ferrari 575M transaxleSuspension: Solid bush Ferrari 365 GT4 with splined hubsColor: Yellow… Read More 2 SXY: 1969 Ferrari 400I Speciale “GTO”

February 11, 2022February 7, 2022 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

V12 roots: 1942 Lincoln Zephyr 3 Window Coupé

It is said that only 5 of these cars produced in 1942 still survive: we do not know if this is correct but even if the real number was ten times higher, it would still be a super rare car. In addition to being very beautiful, this car is powered by a flathead V12 engine:… Read More V12 roots: 1942 Lincoln Zephyr 3 Window Coupé

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Black tie: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE

It may seem strange to hear, but this was a very successful car in terms of sales, with three series made and over 900 units sold, from 1959 to 1964. Today 900 units are an almost ridiculous number for a car that was not destined for limited production from the beginning, but fifty years ago,… Read More Black tie: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE

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Ugly rarity: 1973 Lamborghini Jarama

Okay, we know, this is certainly not the most beautiful of the GTs produced in Italy in the last century, indeed, it is definitely one of the worst creations made by the pencil of an Italian designer. However, we are still talking about a rare (177 made) 1973 Lamborghini: independent suspension, four disc brakes, five-speed… Read More Ugly rarity: 1973 Lamborghini Jarama

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Horizontal fan: 1970 Porsche 917K replica by Norwood

How do you get a 12-cylinder engine? You design it from scratch or, more simply, merge two 6-cylinder engines. The latter is the solution that, more or less, Porsche has adopted to build the 917 engine. And it is also the solution that Norwood (a shop well known for its ability to make faithful replicas… Read More Horizontal fan: 1970 Porsche 917K replica by Norwood

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Standing still: 1962 Ferrari v12 “Tipo 128F” engine and gearbox

This Ferrari v12 engine was removed years ago from a Ferrari 212 but it is actually a later engine. In fact this engine (should) belongs to a 250 GTE. We can’t actually understand if this is a “tipo 128F” engine as we don’t know well the Ferrari engines family, so maybe someone more prepared than… Read More Standing still: 1962 Ferrari v12 “Tipo 128F” engine and gearbox

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Sacrilege: 1970 Lamborghini Espada

Would you like to be the most hated participant at your local Cars and Coffee? This Espada is the thing for you. Of course we perfectly understand the reason of these modifications: we still remember well when these cars, no more than ten years ago, weren’t worth much money and then, if an engine like… Read More Sacrilege: 1970 Lamborghini Espada

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Mother, where are thou? 1951 Alfa Romeo 412 by Vignale

There are things that could nest in your brain like an obsession. My personal car-obsession is where this car is now, if it still exists. I consider it the mother of every post-war racing barchettas, including Ferrari. Actually the Alfa V12 engine, designed by Bruno Trevisan, was the first of the breed which continued with… Read More Mother, where are thou? 1951 Alfa Romeo 412 by Vignale

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